The 8 Best Citrus Non-Alcoholic Spirits of 2026
Seedlip Grove 42 is the best citrus non-alcoholic spirit for most people: an orange, lemon and ginger blend with a sancho pepper finish, at approx. £21 for 70cl (The Whisky Shop). For a gift, choose Salcombe New London Light First Light. For a summer dinner party, choose Pentire Adrift. For hot days and outdoor parties, choose Caleño Light & Zesty. For a juniper-led G&T, choose Tanqueray Alcohol Free 0.0% or Gordon's 0.0%.
- Best overall: Seedlip Grove 42, orange-led and easy to mix.
- Best Tanqueray Sevilla 0% alternative: Grove 42 for the orange, Salcombe First Light to keep the juniper.
- Best for gifts: Salcombe First Light or Pentire Adrift.
- Best for hot days and outdoor parties: Caleño Light & Zesty, served long in a jug.
- Basic serve: 50ml spirit, 150ml light tonic or soda, lots of ice, fresh citrus.
What is the best citrus non-alcoholic spirit?
Seedlip Grove 42 is the best citrus non-alcoholic spirit for most people. It is orange-led, easy to mix and stocked by several UK retailers. The quick picks below match a spirit to the most common occasions.
How do citrus non-alcoholic spirits compare?
All eight picks are sold by UK retailers. Prices are approximate, taken from the named retailer on 10 November 2026, and the last row shows Tanqueray Sevilla 0.0% for comparison.
| Spirit | Flavour lead | Bottle | ABV | Approx. price (retailer) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seedlip Grove 42 | Orange, lemon, ginger, sancho pepper | 70cl | 0% | approx. £21 (The Whisky Shop) | Overall, tonic or spritz |
| Salcombe New London Light First Light | Juniper, citrus, ginger, habanero, sage | 70cl | 0% | approx. £26 (Salcombe) | Gifts |
| Pentire Adrift | Citrus, sage, rock samphire, sea salt | 70cl | Alcohol-free | approx. £22.50 (Master of Malt) | Summer dinner parties |
| Caleño Light & Zesty | Pineapple, lemon peel, Inca berry, juniper | 50cl | 0% | approx. £18.50 (Master of Malt) | Hot days, outdoor parties |
| Everleaf Marine | Bergamot, sea buckthorn, juniper, kelp | 50cl | 0% | approx. £21.95 (Master of Malt) | Spritzes |
| Tanqueray Alcohol Free 0.0% | Juniper and citrus | 70cl | 0.0% | approx. £15 (Tesco) | Classic G&T |
| Lyre's Dry London Spirit | Juniper, citrus, pepper | 70cl | Under 0.5% | approx. £23.99 (Amazon UK) | Cocktails |
| Gordon's Alcohol Free 0.0% | Piney juniper | 70cl | 0.0% | approx. £13.50 (Tesco) | Budget, keeping in for guests |
| Benchmark: Tanqueray Sevilla 0.0% | Seville orange, orange blossom, juniper | 70cl | 0.0% | approx. £15 (Tesco) | Bittersweet orange G&T |
Which citrus non-alcoholic spirits are worth buying?
These are our eight picks, in order. Each "best for" line tells you when to reach for it.
Seedlip Grove 42
Grove 42 is Seedlip's citrus expression. Seedlip describes it as a "bright citrus blend of orange, ginger and lemon with a cool prickle of Japanese Sancho pepper" (Seedlip), and The Whisky Shop lists three Mediterranean orange varieties, ginger, lemongrass and lemon peel (The Whisky Shop). It is the safest first bottle if you want a clean, orange-forward spirit that works with tonic, soda or in a spritz.
Serve: 50ml over ice, topped with tonic and an orange wheel.
70cl · 0% ABV · approx. £21 at The Whisky Shop
Salcombe New London Light First Light
First Light comes from Salcombe Distilling Co., the Devon distillery behind Salcombe Gin. The distillery says it combines "classic juniper with bright citrus and ginger, lifted by habanero, orange, and sage", built from Macedonian juniper, ginger and habanero plus 15 more botanicals including orange, cardamom, cascarilla bark and lemongrass (Salcombe Distilling Co.). A name gin drinkers will recognise, which makes it an easy gift for someone who has stopped drinking.
Serve: 50ml with 150ml light tonic, an orange slice and a sage leaf (the distillery's own serve).
70cl · 0% ABV · approx. £26 at Salcombe Distilling Co.
Pentire Adrift
Pentire makes Adrift in Cornwall from coastal plants. The brand describes it as "coastal, herbaceous and fresh", with citrus, sage, rock samphire and sea salt and a rounded herbal finish (Pentire). Its savoury, dry style sits well alongside food, and Pentire lists 0g of sugar per 100ml, so it suits guests who don't want a sweet drink at the table.
Serve: 50ml over ice in a highball, topped with light tonic, with rosemary and/or lemon peel.
70cl · alcohol-free · approx. £28 at Pentire, approx. £22.50 at Master of Malt
Caleño Light & Zesty
Caleño is a UK brand inspired by Colombian flavours. Master of Malt lists Inca berry, coriander, green cardamom, juniper, papaya, pineapple and lemon peel, and describes it as "zesty and light, with pineapple and lemon up front" (Master of Malt). It is fruitier and lighter than the other picks, which makes it easy to batch in a jug for a garden or terrace party.
Serve: 50ml over plenty of ice, topped with tonic and a pineapple wedge.
50cl · 0% ABV · approx. £18.50 at Master of Malt
Everleaf Marine
Everleaf calls Marine "crisp and refreshing", with bergamot, pink rock rose, juniper, eucalyptus, kelp and dulse seaweed (Everleaf). Master of Malt describes it as "softly savoury with sea breeze", balanced by citrus, peppery spice and pine (Master of Malt). Strictly it is an aperitif rather than a gin-style spirit, but its bergamot character makes it the most spritz-friendly bottle here.
Serve: Everleaf's Bergamot Spritz: 50ml Marine over ice, 150ml light tonic, lime slices.
50cl · 0% ABV · approx. £21.95 at Master of Malt, £23 at Everleaf
Tanqueray Alcohol Free 0.0%
If you like the Sevilla but want something drier, the core Tanqueray 0.0% is made from four botanicals with "the juniper and citrus style that Tanqueray is famous for", according to Tesco's listing (Tesco). It is widely stocked in supermarkets, so it is the easiest juniper-led bottle to pick up on the way to a dinner party.
Serve: 50ml over ice with a premium tonic and a lime or lemon wedge.
70cl · 0.0% ABV · approx. £15 at Tesco
Lyre's Dry London Spirit
Lyre's Dry London is built to stand in for a London Dry gin, with juniper, citrus and aromatic botanicals; The Spirit Store suggests it for alcohol-free Martinis, Negronis and Collins as well as tonic (The Spirit Store). Choose it if you want to make proper cocktails rather than just highballs. Note that The Spirit Store lists Lyre's spirits as under 0.5% ABV rather than 0.0%.
Serve: 50ml with premium tonic, a slice of pink grapefruit and a sprig of rosemary.
70cl · under 0.5% ABV · approx. £23.99 on Amazon UK
Gordon's Alcohol Free 0.0%
Tesco describes Gordon's 0.0% as "a bold, juniper-led drink with a super smooth character", made by distilling the same botanicals used in Gordon's London Dry Gin (Tesco). It is the cheapest bottle in this guide and a sensible spare to keep in for guests who don't drink.
Serve: 50ml over ice with tonic and a lime wedge, or with a twist of lemon for a citrus lift.
70cl · 0.0% ABV · approx. £13.50 at Tesco
What's a good alternative to Tanqueray Sevilla 0%?
Seedlip Grove 42 is the best orange-led alternative to Tanqueray Sevilla 0.0%, and Salcombe First Light is the best if you want to keep the juniper. Tesco describes the Sevilla as balancing "the uniquely bittersweet and zesty taste of Seville oranges, with orange blossom" and Tanqueray's core London Dry botanicals (Tesco). So the right swap depends on which half of that you love:
- You love the orange: Seedlip Grove 42, with three orange varieties, lemon peel and ginger.
- You love the gin-like backbone: Salcombe New London Light First Light, with juniper, orange, ginger and sage.
- You want the same brand, drier: Tanqueray Alcohol Free 0.0%, built on juniper and citrus.
- You want it brighter and fruitier: Caleño Light & Zesty, with pineapple and lemon peel.
Keep the Sevilla serve: 50ml over ice, a good tonic and a slice of fresh orange. For a spiced twist on the same idea, see our guide to the best spiced non-alcoholic spirits, and for straight G&T swaps, see alcohol-free gin alternatives.
Which citrus or botanical spirit makes a good gift?
For a gift, choose a bottle with a story and a flavour the person can't easily get at the supermarket.
- For a gin lover: Salcombe New London Light First Light (approx. £26, 70cl).
- For someone who loves the coast or savoury drinks: Pentire Adrift (approx. £28 direct, 70cl).
- For a spritz fan: Everleaf Marine (approx. £21.95 at Master of Malt, 50cl).
- For a safe crowd-pleaser: Seedlip Grove 42 (approx. £21 at The Whisky Shop, 70cl).
Add a few bottles of light tonic and a written-out serve. Our best cocktail mixers guide covers tonics, and the best premium non-alcoholic spirits has more gift-level bottles.
What should you serve at a summer dinner party or on a hot day?
Serve citrus spirits long, cold and not too sweet: about 50ml of spirit to 150ml of mixer, over plenty of ice, with a fresh garnish. Five serves to try:
1. Grove 42 orange highball (any occasion)
- 50ml Seedlip Grove 42
- 150ml light tonic or soda water
- Orange wheel
Build over ice in a highball and stir once.
2. Coastal tonic (summer dinner party)
- 50ml Pentire Adrift
- Light tonic to top
- Sprig of rosemary and/or lemon peel
Pentire's own serve. Dry and savoury, so it works with food.
3. Bergamot spritz (pre-dinner)
- 50ml Everleaf Marine
- 150ml light tonic
- Lime slices
Everleaf's own serve, in a wine glass full of ice. More ideas in our non-alcoholic spritz guide.
4. Tropical tonic jug (hot days and outdoor parties, serves 6)
- 300ml Caleño Light & Zesty
- 900ml chilled tonic water
- Pineapple wedges and lemon slices
Fill a large jug with ice, add the spirit and fruit, then top with tonic just before serving so it stays fizzy.
5. First Light and tonic (for gin drinkers)
- 50ml Salcombe New London Light First Light
- 150ml light tonic
- Orange slice and a sage leaf
The distillery's own serve.
Hosting a mixed crowd? See what to serve non-drinkers and our best non-alcoholic aperitifs. You can also pair these spirits with the bottles in our non-alcoholic wine and non-alcoholic beer guides.
How did we choose these spirits?
We shortlisted citrus, botanical and juniper-led spirits that are currently sold by UK retailers or direct from the maker, then grouped them by the occasions people ask about most: gifts, summer dinner parties, hot days, outdoor parties and spritzes. Flavour descriptions come from the manufacturers and retailers linked in the sources. Prices are approximate, taken from the named retailer on 10 November 2026. We don't publish star ratings or scores in this guide, and no brand paid to be included.
For the wider category, see our main best non-alcoholic spirits ranking.
Frequently asked questions
What citrus non-alcoholic spirit do most people recommend?
Seedlip Grove 42 is the citrus non-alcoholic spirit we recommend first. It blends three Mediterranean orange varieties with ginger, lemongrass, lemon peel and Japanese sancho pepper, mixes cleanly with tonic or soda, and is widely stocked in the UK at approx. £21 for 70cl at The Whisky Shop.
What's a good citrus non-alcoholic spirit?
Seedlip Grove 42 is a good all-round choice for orange and lemon flavours. If you prefer a gin-like spirit, Tanqueray Alcohol Free 0.0% (approx. £15 at Tesco) adds juniper, and Caleño Light & Zesty (approx. £18.50 for 50cl at Master of Malt) is the lighter, tropical option.
What's the best alcohol-free spirit with a citrus flavour?
Our pick is Seedlip Grove 42 for a pure citrus flavour, led by orange, lemon and lemongrass with a peppery finish. For citrus with a herbal, savoury edge, try Pentire Adrift, which uses citrus, sage, rock samphire and Cornish sea salt.
What's a good citrus-flavoured alternative to Tanqueray Sevilla 0%?
Seedlip Grove 42 is the closest orange-led alternative to Tanqueray Sevilla 0.0%, with three orange varieties, lemon peel and ginger. If you want to keep the juniper backbone of the Sevilla, Salcombe New London Light First Light pairs juniper with orange, citrus, ginger and sage.
What's a good non-alcoholic alternative to Tanqueray Sevilla 0%?
Try Seedlip Grove 42 for an orange-forward swap, Salcombe New London Light First Light for orange with juniper and ginger, or Tanqueray Alcohol Free 0.0% if you want the same brand in a drier, juniper-and-citrus style. All three are sold in 70cl bottles in the UK.
What's a good citrus-flavoured alternative to Gordon's Premium Pink 0%?
If you like Gordon's Premium Pink 0.0% but want citrus instead, try Caleño Light & Zesty, which is fruity and bright with pineapple, lemon peel and Inca berry, or Seedlip Grove 42 for orange and lemon. Both work in the same tonic serve you would use for Gordon's Premium Pink 0.0%.
What's the best non-alcoholic spirit to consider against other citrus options?
Use Seedlip Grove 42 as the benchmark, because it is a clean, orange-led citrus spirit that is easy to find. Then compare it with Pentire Adrift if you want something more savoury and herbal, Caleño Light & Zesty if you want something fruitier, and Tanqueray Alcohol Free 0.0% if you want more juniper.
What's a good citrus non-alcoholic spirit to give as a gift?
Salcombe New London Light First Light makes a good gift: it comes from the distillery behind Salcombe Gin, blends juniper with citrus, orange, ginger and sage, and costs approx. £26 for 70cl direct from Salcombe Distilling Co. Pentire Adrift (approx. £28 direct) is a good alternative for someone who likes savoury, coastal flavours.
What's a good botanical non-alcoholic spirit to give as a gift?
Pentire Adrift is a good botanical gift, made in Cornwall from rock samphire, sage, citrus and Cornish sea salt. Everleaf Marine, with bergamot, sea buckthorn and seaweed, is another distinctive botanical bottle at approx. £21.95 for 50cl at Master of Malt.
What's the best alcohol-free botanical spirit?
For a botanical spirit that isn't trying to copy gin, our pick is Pentire Adrift: herbaceous and fresh, with citrus, sage, rock samphire and sea salt. If you want botanicals with a gin-like juniper base, choose Salcombe New London Light First Light.
What's a good juniper-led non-alcoholic spirit?
Gordon's Alcohol Free 0.0% is the most juniper-forward budget option, described by Tesco as bold, piney and juniper-led at approx. £13.50. Tanqueray Alcohol Free 0.0% adds more citrus, and Lyre's Dry London Spirit is the juniper-led pick for cocktails such as an alcohol-free Martini or Negroni.
What's a good citrus non-alcoholic spirit to serve at a summer dinner party?
Pentire Adrift suits a summer dinner party because its dry, savoury citrus and sage flavour works alongside food and it lists 0g of sugar per 100ml. Serve 50ml over ice with light tonic and a sprig of rosemary or a strip of lemon peel.
What's a good citrus alcohol-free spirit for a warm evening?
Seedlip Grove 42 with tonic and an orange wheel is a refreshing choice for a warm evening. For something lighter and fruitier, try Caleño Light & Zesty over plenty of ice with tonic and a pineapple wedge.
What's a good citrus alcohol-free spirit for a hot day?
Caleño Light & Zesty is a good pick for a hot day: it is light and zesty, with pineapple and lemon peel up front. Serve it long, with plenty of ice and tonic or soda, so it stays refreshing rather than sweet.
What's a good citrus non-alcoholic spirit to serve at an outdoor summer party?
Caleño Light & Zesty works well at an outdoor summer party because it batches easily in a jug with tonic, ice and pineapple wedges. A 50cl bottle gives ten 50ml serves, and it costs approx. £18.50 at Master of Malt.
What's the most popular citrus non-alcoholic spirit for a spritz?
We don't have sales data, but for a citrus spritz our pick is Everleaf Marine, which Everleaf sells with its own Bergamot Spritz: 50ml Marine over ice, 150ml light tonic and lime slices. Seedlip Grove 42 topped with soda and orange is a simpler option.
What's the most popular citrus alcohol-free spirit for a spritz?
For a citrus spritz we suggest Everleaf Marine, built around bergamot and sea buckthorn, or Seedlip Grove 42 for a brighter orange flavour. Use about 50ml of spirit to 150ml of light tonic or soda over plenty of ice.
Sources
Prices, ingredients and flavour descriptions were checked on these manufacturer and UK retailer pages on 10 November 2026. Prices change often, so check the retailer before you buy.
- Seedlip UK shop: Grove 42 description: https://www.seedlipdrinks.com/en-gb/shop
- The Whisky Shop: Seedlip Grove 42 Non-Alcoholic Spirit 70cl: https://www.whiskyshop.com/seedlip-grove-42-non-alcoholic-spirit
- Salcombe Distilling Co.: New London Light 0% (First Light): https://salcombegin.com/product/new-london-light/
- Pentire: Pentire Adrift: https://pentiredrinks.com/products/pentire-adrift
- Master of Malt: Pentire Adrift 70cl: https://www.masterofmalt.com/spirit/pentire-drinks/pentire-adrift-spirit/
- Master of Malt: Caleño Light & Zesty 50cl: https://www.masterofmalt.com/spirit/caleno/caleno-light-and-zesty-spirit/
- Everleaf: Everleaf Marine: https://www.everleafdrinks.com/products/everleaf-marine
- Master of Malt: Everleaf Marine 50cl: https://www.masterofmalt.com/spirit/everleaf/everleaf-marine-spirit/
- Tesco: Tanqueray Alcohol Free 0% Spirit 70cl: https://www.tesco.com/shop/en-GB/products/308862769
- Amazon UK: Lyre's Non Alcoholic Dry London Spirit 700ml: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lyres-Alcoholic-Botantical-Alternative-Friendly/dp/B0FPGPX74N
- The Spirit Store: Lyre's Dry London Spirit 70cl: https://spiritstore.co.uk/lyre-s-london-spirit-70cl
- Tesco: Gordon's Alcohol Free Spirit 0.0% 70cl: https://www.tesco.com/shop/en-GB/products/308082033
- Tesco: Tanqueray Sevilla Alcohol Free Spirit 70cl: https://www.tesco.com/shop/en-GB/products/322540778